Hello Robert. Thanks for the additional pics. They surely deepen our understanding of the history of the sword.
On the pics I posted, yes they are all mine (and thanks to the forum members who allowed me to be their current steward).
That would be wonderful if you can post the pics of hilt with spiral engraving! I think we can establish a pattern once we have seen enough samples. For instance one outright distinction is the direction of the spiral (illustration attached). And then there's the wound wire. The design of the 'washer' of the peened tang can also be a factor (like some use the sunburst design).
Thanks again and best wishes.
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